Gardening on slopes doesn't have to be a chore: how to turn challenging terrain into garden gold

Dive into Charlotte Harris’s expert insights and see how sloping sites can be your garden’s greatest asset:

• Let the land lead Slopes offer built-in drama - use contours to frame views, guide movement, and create layered planting.
• Design for drainage and durability Smart paths, swales, and dry-stone walls manage water and erosion while blending into the landscape.
• Make movement Inviting Meandering steps, ramps, and zigzagging paths ensure accessibility and transform climbs into journeys.
• Planting Is engineering Use fibrous-rooted plants, mulch, and native species to stabilise slopes and support biodiversity.
• Minimise intervention, maximise vharacter Avoid heavy construction. Work with existing features to keep the site’s spirit intact.